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   flatter

   /ˈflatə/

   verb

   • 1. lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests: "she was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted" Similar complimentpraisecommendadmireexpress admiration forpay tribute tosay nice things aboutpay court topay blandishments tofawn onwax lyrical aboutmake much ofcajolehumourblarneyinformal:sweet-talksoft-soapbutter uplay it on thicklay it on with a trowelplay up tosuck up tocrawl tocreep tobe all overfall all overflannelarchaic:blandishrare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite insult
   • ▪ cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased: "I was very flattered to be given the commission" Similar honourgratifypleasegive pleasure tomake someone pleased/gladdelightgladdeninformal:tickle pinkOpposite offend
   • ▪ choose to believe something favourable about oneself, typically when this belief is unfounded: "‘Don't flatter yourself! I wasn't doing it for your benefit!’"
   • ▪ give an unrealistically favourable impression of: "the final scoreline flattered England"
   • ▪ (of a colour or a style of clothing) cause (someone) to appear to the best advantage: "the fuchsia shade flattered her pale skin" Similar suitbecomeset offshow to advantageenhancelook good onlook right onbe appropriate togo well withembellishornamentgracebefitinformal:do something forOpposite clash with
   • ▪ please (the ear or eye): "the beauty of the stone flattered the clergyman's eyes"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps a back-formation from flattery.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLATTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLATTER definition: 1. to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is…. Learn more.

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   flatter: [verb] to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest.

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   Flatter definition: to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.. See examples of FLATTER used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLATTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FLATTER meaning: 1. to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLATTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. to praise insincerely, esp in order to win favour or reward 2. to show to advantage 3. to make to appear more.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflatter verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [transitive] flatter somebody/something to make somebody look attractive; to make somebody seem more attractive or better than they really are That colour doesn't flatter many people. The scoreline flattered England (= they did not deserve to get such a high score).; He agreed to do the interview because it flattered his ego (= made him feel important).

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   Define flatter. flatter synonyms, flatter pronunciation, flatter translation, English dictionary definition of flatter. v. flat·tered , flat·ter·ing , flat·ters v. tr. 1. To compliment excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor. 2. To please or...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLATTER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FLATTER definition: 1. to say nice things to someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a…. Learn more.

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    A complete guide to the word "FLATTER": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    flatter: 1 v praise somewhat dishonestly Synonyms: blandish Antonyms: belittle , disparage , pick at express a negative opinion of Types: show 6 types... hide 6 types... soft-soap use flattering talk on somebody adulate flatter in an obsequious manner stroke treat gingerly or carefully bootlick , fawn , kotow , kowtow , suck up , toady , ...